#4010 / Transformers Collaborative / VNR Optimus Prime

After somewhat getting early releases in Canada and Singapore a couple of months ahead of its official announcement, Hasbro finally revealed the official release window for the Transformers Collaborative VNR Optimus Prime which, as the name suggests, is a collaboration with Volvo to turn Optimus Prime into a VNR 300 haul truck. And yes, I'm … Continue reading #4010 / Transformers Collaborative / VNR Optimus Prime

This One’s Not Monkeying Around: Transformers Studio Series Optimus Primal (Rise of the Beasts)

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has been out in cinemas for a couple of weekends and most Transformers fans have seen it and had a good look at how Optimus Primal looked in the film. We already have the mainline/Core Series Rise of the Beasts Optimus Primal figure for a couple of months now and … Continue reading This One’s Not Monkeying Around: Transformers Studio Series Optimus Primal (Rise of the Beasts)

Let Them Come. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023) Review and Unsolicited Thoughts

The following may contain spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Director / Steven Caple Jr.Screenplay / Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, Jon HoeberProduction / Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Hasbro, New Republic Pictures, Di Bonaventura Pictures, Bay FilmsRelease Date / June 2023 Before we dive deep into this movie, let’s do a … Continue reading Let Them Come. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023) Review and Unsolicited Thoughts

Had me confused for a bit there: Marvel Legends Iron Man (Heroes Return)

Earlier this week, Hasbro revealed their new Marvel Legends Totally Awesome Hulk Build-A-Figure wave, which is also the first to introduce Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Photon from the upcoming film The Marvels. It also included figures from the comic books, including another Iron Man we haven't gotten previously, and got me confused for a … Continue reading Had me confused for a bit there: Marvel Legends Iron Man (Heroes Return)

Stuff on the Office Desk: Prime Primes, and Then Some

I've still yet to receive my Transformers: Rise of the Beasts figures in the next couple of weeks. So, in the meantime, here are the Primes on the office desk. For the last couple of months, I've been catching up on various Optimus Prime figures I've skipped, primarily due to my collecting shift from strictly … Continue reading Stuff on the Office Desk: Prime Primes, and Then Some